An unconventional, spirited
and unforgettable 59-year old woman and her 10-year old granddaughter embrace
the adventures of a lifetime over one magical summer in 1947 small town Iowa. Together they
enchant barnstorming pilots, wow Clinton County Fair attendees, conquer the
skies, confront an escaped arsonist, discover how Lost Nation got its
intriguing name and eventually demonstrate to one another the greatest truth
about love.

Francesca of Lost Nation is Fannie Flagg’s full-blown characters and quirky
inhabitants smack dab in the middle of post-World War II America. Based on a flesh and blood
woman, the title character, Francesca, will sweep you up in the sheer wonder of
being alive. You’ll laugh at her stubborn streak and shake your head at the
decades-long sibling rivalry she finally brings
to peaceful terms with sister Maude.

You’ll understand the loving
kinship between Francesca and granddaughter Sarah that spans generations, rediscover
the importance of sharing while alive and be reminded that love endures even
after death. This is an adventure that every grandmother and granddaughter will
want to share.

The Story Behind This Book

The most significant impacts on the person I am now – on my views, my dreams, my value system, the spiritual and physical me – were created by my grandmother, Frances Ella Pittstick Mendenhall and the most incredible canine companion imaginable, Babe the Wonder Dog.
This novel gives me a chance to share the two great treasures of my life with others. And it keeps their memories warm and glowing in the forefront of my mind’s eye.
Here’s the Trade Last: I got to recreate my father into a character any little girl would adore. That has proved to be more important now than when I began this literary journey 15 years ago.

Lucinda Sue Crosby is an award-winning author, journalist and environmentalist. She is a recorded and published Nashville songwriter and a former Hollywood actress. She's also a fo More...

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